What Does It Mean to Reboot?
Like a computer that performs better after a restart, our brains and bodies thrive when given a true reset. The science behind why powering down helps you power up.
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This story starts in 2010 when Michael Garrett was working as an accountant for an entertainment law firm in Los Angeles, listening to podcasts while he worked.
One day, Joe Rogan mentioned he had a float tank in his basement and spoke passionately about how much he loved it. That conviction sent Michael to Float Lab in Venice to try it for himself.
The original story follows that first float, Peru, building a float tank in a garage, and the path that led to Reboot.
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Like a computer that performs better after a restart, our brains and bodies thrive when given a true reset. The science behind why powering down helps you power up.
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Two ways to experience cold, two different mechanisms. We break down what the science says about whole-body cryotherapy versus cold water immersion — and when to use each.
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Infrared heat penetrates deeper than traditional saunas, triggering a different physiological response. The science behind why it detoxifies, relaxes, and recovers.
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